The Minnesota Timberwolves I’m coming off a big win against the defending champs the Denver Nuggets. Tonight they were going against the Utah Jazz who would lead by Lauri Markkanen. Both teams play great defense, and this was going to be a good test inside the paint tonight.
The game started off neck and neck as the Utah Jazz were able to score efficiently from the three-point line tonight. It seemed as though every time the Minnesota Timberwolves got to stop, the Utah jazz were able to create off a second chance points. Lauri Markkanen took advantage of a lot of broken plays on the defensive end, where he was able to make the Minnesota Timberwolves pay with a three pointer. Lauri Markkanen finished with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist on the evening. He was able to cause a little trouble in the first half for the Minnesota Timberwolves but once they made the second half adjustments, they were able to contain Lauri Markkanen a lot more. It was tough for the Minnesota Timberwolves to contain him in that first half knowing that Jaden McDaniels was in fire trouble throughout the whole game. The one thing that Minnesota Timberwolves do well is score off their turnovers. The Timberwolves forced 18 turnovers for the Utah Jazz tonight and we’re able to show everyone while they one of the best if not the best defensive teams in the whole entire league.
The second half of this game the Minnesota Timberwolves completely dominated. Karl-Anthony Towns made the proper adjustments at the half, and came out like a man possessed. Towns was able to get to his spots and hit his three pointers at a consistent rate scoring 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter alone. Everyone in Target Center knew exactly what the Jazz didn’t know and that is the fact that when Karl-Anthony Towns how’s it going like that he’s unstoppable. Townes was able to be aggressive inside and outside the paint and was able to finish with 7 rebounds as well on the night. Karl-Anthony Towns came out in the third quarter, and set the tone for the rest of this game.
It was Anthony Edwards, who turned the Jazz’s radio off for the night. Edwards had 19 at the half and didn’t even score in the third quarter but finished with 31 points, rebounds, and 6 assists. He was special all night long and was able to hit the mid range, the three pointer, and even had some highlight finishes tonight. When Anthony Edwards has all phases of his game going is tough for any defense to stop and win the Minnesota Timberwolves play with the big league they are hard to stop. Anthony Edwards put the team on his back in the fourth quarter and finish the game with the highlight windmill dunk that had the whole crowd going crazy. When this team plays together like how they do tonight, nothing could get in the way of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Utah Jazz just didn’t have enough in the tank as the Timberwolves were able to pounce on them right away from the get-go.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be facing the undefeated Boston Celtics on Monday as they will have a true test in front of them that they will be ready to pass. I’m looking forward to the Anthony Edwards vs Jayson. Tatum matchup that we’re about to see as the future will be on display on Monday night.
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